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by mcintyrem

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I have recently reformatted my computer and installed Windows XP on it. However, during the process of updating Windows, and installing application programs, I have lost some functionality in Internet Explorer. It no longer performs and Javascriptfunctions.

SYMPTOMS:
(1) Upon holding the mouse over a link and I observe that some links are performed by Javascript. When clicking on such link, Internet Explorer just sits there and does nothing.
(2) Some of the other applications that I use, such as RealOne, no longer perform specific tasks. In RealOne, after you install it, you're suppose to get a login screen if you registered it. That screen pops up but it is completely blank; the only thing that I see is the window frame with RealOne in its title bar.
(3) Some of the help files that are used throughough Windows and various applications, use Javascripting to link other related help topics to the one your viewing. When you click on these, they fail to do anything.

Ihave installed all known updates for my version of Windows XP Home Edition AND Internet Explorer, and can find no solution. Is there a way to fix this without starting all over again?

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by mallardtooxx

You say you have installed all known updates, does that include your bios and mb drivers? I noticed when I moved to homw I had some problems like that. However I also noticed I fixed a lot of them with newer 4in1 drivers, excuse me hyperion drivers =) I also flashed my bios just because some of the XP functions were not allowed on my original bios. Then after I got all of it working to the point that I thought I had it fixed it pooched. I then switched back to windows 2000 pro cause it doesn't do that. You may try moving to xp pro or win 2000, but the 4in one (hyperion) drivers and bios should help you for now.

NOTE: 4in1(hyperion) drivers are only for a VIA chipset and will not solve anything on a different chipset. Also you should always excercise caution when you are flashing your BIOS in that you can do serious harm to your system if you are not careful. Being that you are here I am sure you know all or this already but I never feel quite comfortable giving that advice with out some sort of disclaimer =) good luck!

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